[103][104] John Rockwell of The New York Times declared "All ‘n All shows Maurice White and his cohorts pushing their music ever more in a febrile jazz‐rock direction. 23 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart. 1 (Billboard 200)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: September (Hot 100)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: September (Hot Soul Songs)", "The Music For UNICEF Concert: A Gift of Song USA, 1979", "Pop: Stars Join to Tape Benefit for UNICEF", "The Music for UNICEF Concert: A Gift of Song (1979)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: I Am (Top Soul Albums)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: I Am (Billboard 200)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Boogie Wonderland (Hot Soul Songs)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Boogie Wonderland (Hot 100)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: After the Love Has Gone (Hot 100)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: After the Love Has Gone (Hot Soul Songs)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: After The Love Has Gone (Adult Contemporary Songs)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Faces (Billboard 200)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Faces (Top R&B Albums)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Let Me Talk (Hot R&B Songs)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: You (Hot R&B Songs)", "Earth Wind & Fire: You (Adult Contemporary Songs)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: And Love Goes On (Hot R&B Songs)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Raise! [271] The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book got to No. A single from this album, “I Think About Lovin’ You,” provided EWF with their first Top 40 R&B hit. [268][269] So impressed was the king by the band's performance that he made a personal request for EWF to perform in Morocco for his 37th birthday celebration on August 21, 2000. 30 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart. 1. Tuesday, 22 June 2021. "[105] Monroe Anderson of The Chicago Tribune also called the album as a "rare blend of poetry, passion and artistic progression. Philip Bailey was given the role of an on stage leader of the band. "[160][161] Hugh Wyatt of the New York Daily News found "Earth, Wind & Fire gives new meaning to the word classy, and I like it". Folks are to be forgiven if they are exhausted today after the Easter Sunday Verzuz. Other artists who performed at the event were ABBA, the Bee Gees, Olivia Newton-John, Donna Summer and Rod Stewart. Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, California, USA. The soundtrack, composed by Van Peebles, was released in April 1971 on Stax Records. 44 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart. The album rose to No. Although there has been little appetite for any new music they have made since 1982, the demand for their work of the seven years prior to that point appears stronger than ever. 15 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. Greatest Hits, Vol. 6 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and No. 25 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs charts respectively. 33 on the RPM Top Canadian Singles chart. [131][132] The song was also Grammy nominated in the categories of Best Disco Recording and Best R&B Instrumental Performance. The song went on to appear on his 2013 album Authentic. A performance at New York’s Rockefeller Center introduced EWF to Clive Davis, then President of Columbia Records. See current wind, weather, ocean, and pollution conditions, as forecast by supercomputers, on an interactive animated map. At the time, he explained that he wanted to take a rest from the rigors of the road. With the album's title EWF paid tribute to Stepney. Earth is a malleable material; in the Bible it is claimed that God formed mankind in ‘his’ own image from earth and water. 28 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. 39 on the Billboard 200 chart. [32][66], When the band saw the film they were convinced that it would become a box office bomb, which it eventually was. "[233] Renee Graham of The Boston Globe noted that Millennium "returns the band to its funk/r&b roots" with a "tasty bit of Minneapolis funk". Earth, Wind & Fire is currently touring across 2 countries and has 30 upcoming concerts. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. [169] The album got to No. Community See All. [57] During this time, Maurice produced several artists such as The Emotions (1976’s Flowers and 1977’s Rejoice which included the number one R&B/pop hit “Best Of My Love”) and Deniece Williams (1976’s This Is Niecy which included the Top Ten R&B hit “Free”). At least 20% off sele . The song also won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Check out Earth, Wind & Fire on Amazon Music. [251] Change Your Mind rose to No. Reuniting with the band in 1987, EWF released the album Touch The World and scored yet another number one R&B single, “System of Survival” and embarked on a corresponding nine-month world tour. 12 on the Billboard 200 chart. 39 on the Cashbox Top R&B Singles chart. [390], Artists such as Jamiroquai,[391] Melissa Etheridge,[392] Pitbull,[393] Lenny Kravitz,[394]Vanessa Williams,[395] Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers,[396] Justice[397] Omarion,[398] Rob Bourdon of Linkin Park,[399] Jill Scott,[254] and Justin Timberlake have also been influenced by EWF. All of these styles played a role in the development of Maurice’s musical identity. 4 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and No. Earth, Wind & Fire", "Kenny G Featuring Earth, Wind & Fire: The Way You Move (Adult Contemporary Songs)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Show Me The Way (Adult R&B Songs)", "Defiant Dixie Chicks Are Big Winners at the Grammys", "Interpretations: Celebrating The Music of Earth Wind & Fire EPK", "Various Artists: Interpretations: Celebrating The Music Of Earth, Wind & Fire", "Kirk Franklin: September (Adult R&B Songs)", "Kirk Franklin: September (Hot Gospel Songs)", "Start Festival of Viña del Mar with the new seven wonders", "Earth, Wind & Fire el gran ganador del Festival de Viña del Mar", "Only at Columbia: No Pomp and Circumstance for These Grads – They Rock the House with Earth, Wind & Fire", "Obamas Woo Governors With Spinach and Soul", "Singer/Producer/Songwriter Robert Brookins Has Died", "Decisions, decisions: Etta James, Earth, Wind and Fire or Dave Matthews Band? A single from this album, “I Think About Lovin’ You,” provided EWF with their first Top 40 R&B hit. Keitel played the role of a record producer who hears "The Group" performing and is wowed by their act. Charles was a former Chess Records arranger/producer/session musician/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter and Maurice’s main collaborator on his EWF projects. Songs on the album were composed by both American and Soviet musicians and songwriters. 10 on the US Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart and No. Maurice reflects, “I wanted to create a library of music that would stand the test of time. 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The album got to No. (1981). [296], On June 8, 2004, EWF were bestowed with the NARAS Signature Governors Award at Los Angeles's Beverly Hills Hotel. [356], EWF founder and leader Maurice White died on February 4, 2016, after suffering for some years with Parkinson's disease. With a screenplay from Robert Lipsyte, the film was produced and directed by Shore. The three friends eventually got a recording contract with Capitol Records. Sellout crowds were spellbound by the band’s bombastic performances. Variety exclaimed "Earth, Wind & Fire turn their multi-voiced big soul sound loose on eight solid numbers". 19 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs and No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top Soul Albums charts. Their next gold album Powerlight made it to number 12 pop in spring 1983 and included the Top Ten R&B single and Grammy-nominated “Fall In Love With Me.” Their 1983 Electric Universe album stalled at number 40 pop, breaking the band’s string of gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums. A single from this album, “I Think About Lovin’ You,” provided EWF with their first Top 40 R&B hit. November 14 – in Phoenix, AZ at Arizona Federal Theatre Buy Tickets; More Shows! Sa plus notable particularité est la capacité vocale du chanteur qui couvre une très grande gamme d'octaves. 1 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and No. [147][148] Raise was also certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA. A performance at New York's Rockefeller Center introduced EWF to Clive Davis, then the President of Columbia Records. The album went on to be noted as one with a digitised neo soul sound and style. RECENT NEWS. The appearance of such a project after a prolonged period of relative inactivity signaled to many listeners that the band was calling it quits but that did not turn out to be case. [44] Variety also described the record as "a movin' new package. Earth, Wind & Fire (abbreviated as EWF or EW&F) is an American band that has spanned the musical genres of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, rock, dance, Latin, and Afro pop. @earthwindwater. [359], On June 6, 2017 Earth, Wind & Fire performed in downtown Nashville, Tennessee at the CMT concert series program, CMT Crossroads, with artists such as Dan + Shay, Martina McBride, Rascall Flatts, Antebellum, Darius Rucker and Sara Evans. Larry Dunn was the keyboardist for Earth, Wind & Fire, and one of the members who was inducted into the R… [50][51] The album rose to No. [283] The album peaked at No. Rock & Rule has also gone on to become a cult classic. [151], A song from the LP called "Let's Groove," reached No. The album was certified triple platinum in the US by the RIAA. 20 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. On this album EWF collaborated with artists such as will.i.am, Kelly Rowland, Outkast's Big Boi, Floetry and Brian McKnight. 15 on the Billboard 200 chart. [234] Millennium was nominated for a Soul Train Music Award in the category of Best R&B/Soul Album - Group, Band or Duo. were issued as singles in 2014 and 2015 respectively "Never" rose to No. Read Full Biography. Earth, Wind & Fire (1971) The Need of Love (1971) Earth, Wind & Fire is the self-titled debut studio album by the band Earth, Wind & Fire, released in February 1971 by Warner Bros. Records. Even though Maurice is no longer a part of the touring group, he remains the band’s heart and soul from behind the scenes as composer and producer. © Copyright 2020. [357] During the 1970s, a new brand of pop music was born – one that was steeped in African and African-American styles – particularly jazz and R&B but appealed to a broader cross-section of the listening public. 1 on the Canadian Dance Songs chart and No. It also yielded the classic ballad “Reasons,” an extremely popular radio-aired album track. Earth, Wind & Fire, American pop, soul, and jazz-fusion band that became one of the best-selling and most influential groups of the 1970s, with a string of 11 consecutive gold albums, 8 of which also went platinum. [216], During February 1990, EWF issued their fifteenth studio album, entitled Heritage. [321][322], On April 25, 2007, EWF performed as the opening act at a special edition of American Idol entitled "Idol Gives Back". Maurice White (December 19, 1941 – February 4, 2016) was an American singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer. On the album was “Singasong” (gold, number one R&B for two weeks, number five pop), the Skip Scarborough ballad “Can’t Hide Love” (number 11 R&B), and the popular radio-aired album tracks “Celebrate,” “Gratitude,” and the live version of “Reasons.” In 1976, Maurice decided he wanted to record a spiritual album. The material contained in this two-record set was previously released as individual Warner Bros. albums Earth, Wind and Fire (WS 1905) and The Need of Love (WS 1958). By this achievement, EWF became the first black act to top both the Billboard album and singles charts. I see our music as medicine.”, The multi-platinum album I Am hit number three pop in Summer 1979 on the strength of the million-selling single “Boogie Wonderland” with The Emotions (number two R&B for four weeks, number six pop) and the phenomenal gold ballad “After The Love Has Gone,” written by David Foster, Jay Graydon and Bill Champlin that stayed at number two R&B/pop for two weeks. "[90]John Rockwell of The New York Times also declared "what is most interesting about Maurice White and his musicians..is their refusal to be locked into any stylistic format. [31], The band developed a growing popularity on college campuses but, in spite of this, some members of EWF started to become restless. [116], In 1978, White established a vanity label of CBS titled The American Record Company (ARC), and alongside sound engineer George Massenburg, a new recording studio called 'The Complex' in West Los Angeles. 4 on the UK Dance Singles Chart. 29 on the UK Singles Chart. The singles were “Serpentine Fire” (number one R&B for seven weeks) and “Fantasy.” The group’s horn section, the legendary Phenix Horns (Don Myrick on saxophone, Louis Satterfield on trombone, Rahmlee Michael Davis and Michael Harris on trumpets) became an integral part of the Earth, Wind & Fire sound. He was survived by his wife, his two sons, daughter and his brothers Verdine and Fred. 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Considine of The Baltimore Sun noted that the album puts "Earth, Wind & Fire back on the rock and roll road". The LP was produced by White and Charles Stepney and recorded at the Caribou Ranch Studio. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’. 40 on the Billboard 200 chart. [324], During February 2008, EWF performed on the opening night of one of the oldest and largest musical festivals in Latin America, Chile's Viña del Mar Festival. 2 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart and No. [12][244][245], Maurice White, Sonny Emory, Sheldon Reynolds, Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Andrew Woolfolk and Verdine White all attended the inauguration ceremony where they were bestowed with the honor before hundreds of fans. Earth, Wind and Fire est un groupe de jazz-funk originaire de Chicago dans l'Illinois. [224][225] During 1992, EWF issued a compilation album called The Eternal Dance. The album rose to No. [93] The song also rose to No. The album rose to no. Il est notamment connu pour les tubes Fantasy (1977), September (1978), Boogie Wonderland (1979) ou Let's Groove (1981). 29 on the UK Pop Singles chart. Davis was very impressed with the band's performance and bought out their contract from Warner Bros. Wissert also, went along with the band to Columbia, as their producer. 'Getaway' songwriter Beloyd Taylor | SoulTracks – Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews", "Pharrell, Janelle Monae rock NBA All-Star game", "BBC - Proms 2014 Proms in the Park – Hyde Park", "Exclusive: Earth, Wind & Fire to Release First Holiday Album", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Holiday (Billboard Holiday Albums)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Holiday (Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums)", "Sting, Tom Hanks, Al Green feted at Kennedy Center Honors", "First family, first-class performers spread joy at museum's 'Christmas in Washington, "2016 Grammy Awards Pay Tribute to Late Musicians David Bowie, Maurice White, Glenn Frey and B.B. Verdine White went on to promote go-go bands like Trouble Funk and E.U..[10] The compilation album The Collection was released May 1986, stayed at No. The title track single made it to number five R&B in summer of 1975. 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[410] Dionne Warwick has named Earth, Wind & Fire as her favorite group of all time. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. [250] From the album, a track titled "When Love Goes Wrong" got to No. Trombonist Alex Thomas completed the then ten-man EWF lineup. [24], EWF went on to perform the entire soundtrack of the Melvin Van Peebles feature film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. 26 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. [344] On February 29, 2012, former EWF rhythm guitarist Roland Bautista died, at the age of 60. Earth, Wind & Fire is an American funk band, formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1969. With Stepney's death, White went on to produce on his own the band's new LP, Spirit, which was issued in October 1976. [307] Steve Jones of USA Today noted that on the album EWF are as "vibrant as ever". [283] The first single "All in the Way", featuring The Emotions, got to No. Earth, Wind and Fire. All the singles and albums of EARTH WIND & FIRE, peak chart positions, career stats, week-by-week chart runs and latest news. [65], During 1975, EWF was approached by Sig Shore, producer of the motion picture Super Fly, to record the soundtrack to a new film titled That's the Way of the World. The film starred Harvey Keitel, Ed Nelson, EWF as "The Group" and Maurice as Early, "The Group"'s leader. and "Shining Star". Natacha BRET | Jul 9, 2017 at 1:42 am. [67], That's the Way of the World was eventually issued in March 1975 by Columbia. Illumination reached No. He died May 17, 1976, in Chicago, IL, at the age of 45. [317][318] Kirk Franklin's cover of September reached No. [235], The album's first single "Sunday Morning" got to No. Except I Thought they were going to be here in Utah . 8 on the Billboard Holiday Albums chart. "[409] Alicia Keys has proclaimed EWF as being "the best band ever". The album got to No. I included a cover of the Beatles’ “Got To Get You Into My Life” went to number one R&B and number nine pop in Summer 1978. Barcode and Other Identifiers. 2,920 people follow this. As well Sunday Morning was Grammy nominated in the category of Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. [349] Just a few months later, on May 2, former lead vocalist Jessica Cleaves died at the age of 65 following complications from a stroke. [175][176] Another single entitled "Touch" got to No. He was immersed in a rich musical culture that spanned the boundaries between jazz, gospel, R&B, blues and early rock. Read Blog. He spent nearly three years as part of the Ramsey Lewis Trio. [208], On the album was a track written by an unknown songwriter by the name of Skylark titled "System of Survival". [133][134] The song also reached No. They have been described as one of the most innovative and commercially successful acts of all time. Tickets . “I learned about performance and staging.” Maurice also learned about the African thumb piano, or Kalimba, an instrument whose sound would become central to much of his work over the years.In 1969, Maurice left the Ramsey Lewis Trio and joined two friends in Chicago, Wade Flemons and Don Whitehead, as a songwriting team composing songs and commercials in the Chicago area. The multi-platinum album Spirit parked at number two pop for two weeks in fall of 1976 and boasted the gold, number one R&B single “Getaway” and “Saturday Nite.” Spirit is remembered as one of EWF’s best albums and sadly for also being the last project of Producer Charles Stepney. 33 on the Billboard 200 chart. [55] Earth, Wind & Fire singles chronology "And Love Goes On" (1981) "Let's Groove" (1981) "Wanna Be with You" (1981) "Let's Groove" is a song by the American band Earth, Wind & Fire from their eleventh studio album Raise! 35 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary Songs chart and No. Maurice co-wrote with Allee Willis several new songs for the play. "[106], All 'n All won a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance By A Duo, Group Or Chorus. [58], In September 1974, a compilation double album titled Another Time with all the songs from EWF's first two studio albums was released by Warner Bros. At the 57th Primetime Emmy Awards held on September 18, 2005, at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium, the band performed as the opening act with The Black Eyed Peas. Maurice began shopping demo tapes of the band, featuring Donny Hathaway, around to different record labels and the band was eventually signed to Warner Bros. [369][370][371] They have also been covered by Wynonna Judd, Maxine Nightingale, Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, Miki Howard, Chicago, Chaka Khan and 112. 26 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart and No. The album got to No. [99][110] "Fantasy" was Grammy nominated in the category of Best R&B Song. During their hiatus, Maurice went on to produce Barbra Streisand on her 1984 album Emotion. [48] Jessica Cleaves left the band after the release of this album. Maurice had also played on Lewis’ other high-charting album, Wade In The Water; the title track single peaked at number three R&B in the summer of 1966. [358] During December 4 of that year, the band were also honoured with a Ebony Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ebony Power 100 Gala held in the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Read Full Biography. [11][100] The film's soundtrack was certified platinum in the US by the RIAA. [308] Illumination received a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album and a Soul Train Music Award nomination in the category of Best R&B-Soul Album. That unique, personal touch... See More. But, generally, Earth, Wind and Fire is closer to jazz, or to jazz rock, than to the thumping formulas of disco. “I wanted to do something that hadn’t been done before,” Maurice explains. ", "Classic pop bands unite to tour, create hits", "CALIFORNIAN: The stars shine for the 15th time at the Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival", "Stars gather for 'We Are the World' recording", "Soul Train Awards 2011: Jill Scott & Cee Lo Green Win Big", "Trumpet Awards to honor media stars, humanitarians and leaders", "Former Earth Wind & Fire guitarist Roland Bautista dies", "LL Cool J Reveals the Tracklist for His Upcoming 'Authentic, "EARTH, WIND AND FIRE DROPPING NEW ALBUM SEPT. 10", "R.I.P. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: Trivia", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Got to Get You into My Life (Hot R&B Songs)", "Earth, Wind & Fire: Got to Get You into My Life (Hot 100)", "Various Artists: Sgt. 4 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. Released as a single, the song became a hit, going to number one on both the Billboard R&B and Dance charts. A cover of Ben E. King's "Stand by Me" got to No. [353][354] On December 8, 2014, EWF performed at the Kennedy Center Honors, honoring Al Green. 19 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and No. 19:00. Also in 1971, the group performed the soundtrack to the Melvin Van Peebles film ‘Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song’. Released at the Sundance Film Festival, the film was based on Melvin Van Peebles' struggle to film and distribute the movie Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song and was directed by his son Mario Van Peebles. 14 on the UK Singles Chart. [99][143] Another single called "You" got to No. With the release of this LP, Maurice believed the band needed a break, so he put EWF on hiatus in 1984. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart and No. [49] Ken Emerson of Rolling Stone called Open Our Eyes "a pleasant miscellany of Africana, Latin rhythms, well-mannered funk, smooth jazz, Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder and the Fifth Dimension". Sometimes they even threw in magic illusions. Kalimba Entertainment / PB Entertainment. [80][81] The album was certified triple platinum in the US by the RIAA. The LP was the band's first ever boxset. Inducted into … Brainchild of musical Renaissance man Maurice White, with an expansive R&B sound covering elements of jazz, rock, funk, and African music. [336] The band then aligned with Chicago once again for a joint tour to 30 US cities. [226][227] On July 30, 1993, former Phenix Horns saxophonist Don Myrick was fatally shot by a Santa Monica Police Department officer. Their performances blasted a cosmic wave of peace, love and other happy vibrations to audiences using a combination of eye-popping costumes, lights, pyrotechnics and plain old good music. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band where they performed a cover of the Beatles' "Got to Get You into My Life". [368], Earth, Wind & Fire's songs have been covered by artists including Whitney Houston, D'Angelo, Donny Osmond, Patti LaBelle, Taylor Swift, Olly Murs and Kirk Franklin. Robert Randolph and the Family Band performed their single "I Need More Love" and then all of the bands teamed to sing Parliament Funkadelic's classic "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)". Another single titled "Kalimba Story" rose to No. [302][303], In 2004, EWF and Chicago embarked upon a joint national tour, which gave rise to a DVD of a concert that took place at Los Angeles' Greek Theater titled Chicago & Earth, Wind & Fire – Live at the Greek Theatre. Earth, Wind & Fire is an American funk band, formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1969. [10], With this came the studio album Touch the World which was issued in November 1987. Maurice White, batteur de Ramsey Lewis trio, décide à la fin des années 1960 de créer son propre groupe. [11][236][237][238][239] Another single entitled "Spend the Night" rose to No. [335] On April 26, 2009, EWF appeared at the 39th New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Earth, Wind & Fire recorded two albums for Warner Brothers: the self-titled 1970 album Earth, Wind And Fire and the 1971 album The Need Of Love. 23 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.[177]. [154] Wanna Be With You also won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Go to next slide - Best Selling. [323] At the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway, on December 11, 2007, EWF performed Fantasy and September. [207] Touch the World was also nominated for a Soul Train Award in the category of Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year. https://www.ticketmaster.com/Earth-Wind-Fire-tickets/artist/734980 [178] Emotion has been certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA.
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